IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate II (CSE) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 558,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar invites applications for the position of Project Associate-II in the Computer Science and Engineering department. The role is tied to the SecStand: Security and Standardization of 6G Systems project funded by the Government of India, with a consolidated pay of ₹50,000 to ₹90,000 per month and a tenure of up to 1 year.

Four vacancies are available, with eligibility spanning multiple degrees and experience levels as outlined in the notice.

Qualifications

• Post Name: Project Associate-II in CSE department.
• Qualification list includes a wide range of degrees from Graduate to MBA/PGDM to Ph.D., with minimum academic requirements stated in the notice.

Responsibilities

• Investigate broader security concerns of 6G telecom networks and design solutions to address them.
• Work on SecStand: Security and Standardization of 6G Systems project under MEITY funding.

Education

Graduate, B.A, B.B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, CA, CS, ICWA, LLB, LLM, MBA/PGDM, M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.Sc

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

POST NAME Project Associate-II

QUALIFICATION Graduate, B.A, B.B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, CA, CS, ICWA, LLB, LLM, MBA/PGDM, M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.Sc

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has invited applications for the position of Project Associate-II under the CSE department for the research project titled "SecStand: Security and Standardization of 6G Systems," funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. There are 4 positions available with a consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from ₹50,000/- to ₹90,000/-. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal by 06/11/2026.

IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate-II at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Department CSE

Project SecStand: Security and Standardization of 6G Systems.

Funding Agency Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India

Tenure 01 year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.

Post Name(s) Project Associate-II

Vacancies 4 positions

Pay ₹50,000/- to ₹90,000/- per month (consolidated)

Application Fee The notice does not mention application fee details.

Application Mode Online

Last Date to Apply 06/11/2026

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate-II

This recruitment drive is conducted by the Research & Development Office at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar under Principal Investigator Prof. Sameer Kulkarni (Mail Id: [e-mail]). The appointed candidates will work on investigating broader security concerns of 6th generation telecom networks and designing solutions to address them. The position is temporary and tied directly to the SecStand 6G Systems project funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

A total of 4 positions are available for the Project Associate-II designation under the Computer Science and Engineering department.

Post Name

Remuneration

Project Associate-II 4 positions ₹50,000/- to ₹90,000/- per month (consolidated)

Total 4 positions -

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Candidates must meet the essential qualifications governed by Institute norms as specified in the notification. A higher cutoff level may be used, and merely meeting minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee shortlisting and/or appointment.

Post

Project Associate-II M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. or equivalent qualification in Computer Science and Engineering or an appropriate discipline; OR B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 02 years of post‑qualification experience; OR B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 06 years of post‑qualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design and Development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.(The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualification will be a minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.) Candidates having knowledge of Computer Networks, Wireless Communications, Working Knowledge with Linux Systems and willing to pursue Ph.D at IIT Gandhinagar will be given preference.

Pay and Tenure

The consolidated monthly remuneration is ₹50,000/- to ₹90,000/- per month (consolidated including HRA). House Rent Allowance per month (If applicable) is N.A. The duration of the appointment is 01 year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.

Applications are invited from motivated and eligible candidates for the position of Project Associate-II in a research project titled "SecStand: Security and Standardization of 6G Systems", funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The core objectives of the project include:

• This project aims to investigate broader security concerns of 6th generation telecom networks and design solutions to address the security concerns.

Q1. How many vacancies are available for Project Associate-II?

There are a total of 4 positions available for the Project Associate-II role.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for the position?

The last date of application submission is 06/11/2026.

Q3. What is the consolidated monthly remuneration offered?

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from ₹50,000/- to ₹90,000/- per month (consolidated).

Q4. What are the essential educational qualifications required?

Candidates must possess M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. or equivalent qualification in Computer Science and Engineering or an appropriate discipline; OR B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 02 years of post‑qualification experience; OR B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 06 years of post‑qualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design and Development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute, alongside minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.

Q5. Are there any desirable qualifications that give preference?

Candidates having knowledge of Computer Networks, Wireless Communications, Working Knowledge with Linux Systems and willing to pursue Ph.D at IIT Gandhinagar will be given preference.

Q6. What is the duration of the appointment?

01 year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.

Q7. Where can candidates apply online?

Candidates can apply online through the official application portal at http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/.